Best Tent Camping near Shingletown, CA

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Best Tent Sites Near Shingletown, CA (46)

    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    1. Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    5 Reviews
    33 Photos
    57 Saves
    Mineral, California

    The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. When snow is on the ground (approximately Nov-May), the location of the Southwest Campground changes to an over-the-snow area south of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. Winter camping registration is located at the fee booth located south of the parking area.

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    Camper-submitted photo from North Battle Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Battle Creek Campground
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    2. North Battle Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    28 Saves
    Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

    North Battle Creek Campground on the North Battle Creek Reservoir, is a scenic spot in Shasta County. Limited to non-motorized boating, the lake, at 5,600 feet in elevation, is an ideal place for canoeing, kayaking and rafting. Ten no-hookup sites for RVs or tents are available, as well as five walk-in tent sites. Booking a site with the online reservation is quick and easy. North Battle Creek Campground opens as weather permits. Potable water, fire rings, bear safe trash cans and a dirt boat ramp are available. Road is rough and high clearance vehicles are recommended.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)
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    4. Black Rock Campground (Lassen NF)

    4 Reviews
    14 Photos
    201 Saves
    Mill Creek, California

    Black Rock Campground is a dispersed campground situated in the Oak Woodlands along Mill Creek. 6 sites are available for primitive dispersed camping. Grills and tables are provided at each of the 6 sites. Black Rock Campground is open year round.Black Rock Campground is located on the Northeast corner of the Ishi Wilderness. Hiking in the Ishi and along Mill Creek is wonderful and the fishing in Deer and Mill Creeks can be very rewarding.__Black Rock Campground is accessible via Highway__36 east from Red Bluff to__Ponderosa Way. Ponderosa Way is a dirt road, not recommended for RVs, that leads to the Ishi Wilderness.

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    6. Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    Bella Vista, California

    This facility is used on an "as needed basis" by the Shasta Recreation Company (Concessionaire to the Forest Service). There are 8 camping sites that can accomodate a trailer with an average max. size of 16'. All sites have a picnic table, campfire ring, and an unpaved parking spur.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    7. Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    15 Photos
    65 Saves
    Whiskeytown, California

    Overview

    Peltier Bridge is a tent-only campground. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, a large bear-resistant storage locker, a metal fire pit with a swing-arm barbecue grill, and a lamp pole. The campsites share two vault toilets. For campsites 1, 2 and 3, park and walk approximately 25-35 feet to your site. Drinking water and electricity are not available. Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles towing trailers and fifth wheels and vehicles towing pop-up campers. Motorhomes are not allowed in this campground. No overflow parking is available.

    This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Clear Creek flows past the campground, making it a popular spot for fly fishing. The camp is shaded by alders and large canyon live oaks. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.

    Recreation

    During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.

    Natural Features

    Tall trees providing cooling shade make Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground a relaxing retreat. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.

    Nearby Attractions

    Brandy Creek Beach is located three and a half miles from the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddle boards and kayaks.

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    For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

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    $20 / night

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      10. High Bridge Campground

      3 Reviews
      20 Photos
      76 Saves
      Chester, California

      Developed campground with 12 available sites. Maximum of 8 people per site.

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Shingletown

    458 Reviews of 46 Shingletown Campgrounds


    • Linda G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Trail In RV Park & Campground
      Oct. 27, 2024

      Trail In RV Park & Campground

      I stayed in late october with a fire ban. After a week they liftrd it.

      Syayed in #3. Kind of confusing to get a reservation. Couldnt buy a ticket at the visitors center. Online only. Once i figured it out it is easy. Once there i went hiking but something was missing THE CAMPFIRE. That was when i started having fun. This is a clean campsite that is only 9.4 miles to west redding.

    • Tessa F.
      Camper-submitted photo from Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
      Oct. 8, 2024

      Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

      had a great time

      so far my experience has been great we're camping out for 3 Days got campsite 6 , nice little spot next to the water, first night was peaceful there's no other people reserving any of the campsites so we got lucky, I would definitely recommend camping here however sites four and five are directly next to each other six is separate 7 8 and 9 are a little more secluded in the back I didn't see sites one two and three

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Pine Dispersed Camping
      Oct. 5, 2024

      Big Pine Dispersed Camping

      Great Dispersed spots

      Plenty of dispersed camping along the creek just south of Big Pine Campground. We found a could spots that our 38ft fifth wheel could fit, and many spots for smaller rigs. Water, dump, and trash are available at Old Station Visitor Information Center just north (RV sewer dump closes mid October)

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from The Village at Highlands Ranch
      Sep. 26, 2024

      The Village at Highlands Ranch

      Perfect spot

      This was a perfect campsite. Came in late but everybody was eager and happy to help out. Met the hosts who took their time and explained about the park.

      Located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest. Very nice.

      An upper class restaurant and a bar so something for everyone.

      Very recommandable

    • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponderosa Flat Campground
      Sep. 24, 2024

      Ponderosa Flat Campground

      PGE campground

      This campground and the one to the south, Cool Springs, are both run by Pacific Gas and Electric Utility company. 

      There are campground hosts at both campgrounds and late in September half of Ponderosa Flat closes. The entire campground closes at the end of September. 

      There was plenty of water in the Reservoir and it could be okay for a boat but you have to look out for all the snags in the water, and there are a lot of them.

      Campground is quiet but tight to get a large trailer in, ours is 26 feet and it was tight. The spaces in the closed portion of the campground were a bit more spacious. 

      Fire rings, tables and pit toilets. It was $30 a night with no power, power sites are more expensive. 

      If you have a cool campground host you can ride your ATV or Side by side out onto the dirt road and ride for miles. Just be mindful it is not really supposed to be a ride out campground.

    • Greg N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Cave Campground
      Sep. 19, 2024

      Cave Campground

      Best of the USFS

      Flushing toilets, easy access, friendly host, gorgeous setting, level ground- can’t ask for any better at $8 a night (after interagency discount)!

    • Noel L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Gate RV Park
      Sep. 14, 2024

      Mountain Gate RV Park

      Nice campground

      Well maintained and clean park. Actually has grass, not all gravel. Sites level. Nice pool and laundry room. One night stay and arrived late so did self check in...no password for bathrooms were given, so asked a neighbor for a password. One of the restrooms was shut down for repairs. Too pricy.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beehive Point Shoreline Campground
      Sep. 9, 2024

      Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

      Not what I expected

      We were the only ones there for the most part. Every night there would be a few cars that drive through, but they didn’t stay. Bring yellow jacket traps - there’s a reason it’s named beehive

    • Claire D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 3, 2024

      31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

      Convenient dispersed site near Lassen

      Same experience as the other reviews. Arrived late Friday night on Labor Day weekend and found a spot right at the beginning of the dirt road - coming from Redding direction, turned right off of 44 onto the dirt road then took the first right. The turnoff is on Google maps and was easy to find even in the dark. Nobody else around that we saw, even given the busy weekend! Agreed with others on the road noise but it was fine. Just a few minutes from Manzanita lake. Great find!

    • Casey B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed
      Aug. 19, 2024

      Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed

      A little sketchy and not much shade

      The first spot you come across is super cute with little stone sculptures in the creek and a little shelter with carpet...and then you realize it's most likely a locals party zone and homeless camp. There was a trash pile, bags of potato chips...and potatoes.

      The next spot was cleaner and near the water, but the circular "driveway" was tight and had very little space. This is where we stayed.

      The rest of the spots weren't near water and were just open fields directly in the sun.

    • jojo B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hirz Bay Campground
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Hirz Bay Campground

      beautiful bear playground

      oh wow what a fantastic and gorgeous location. really well maintained when it comes to their bathrooms (flushing & sinks) and trash cans… but holy bear. around 4am a black bear (maybe 500lbs?) came through our site and pulled on the bear box and kept it moving to check neighboring sites (which were vacant) only to come back shortly later for a few sniffs. this would’ve been less scary had we been in an RV buuuut tent camping + bear is not the vibe guys. it definitely smelled us and knew exactly where we were & we’re incredibly fortunate but of course we were terrified. i’d definitely come back with different equipment and plenty of mace and really wish there were more signs about the likelihood of bears in this area at this time. there were a handful of signs but so small and easy to get lost amid all the other super valuable information.

    • Angel B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Beehive Point Shoreline Campground
      Jul. 23, 2024

      Beehive Point Shoreline Campground

      This place was aptly named

      I didn't put two and two together. Woke up to the BIGGEST swarm of wasps circling our fireplace and trying to make a nest in our fender. Be very careful with putting all your cookware away and completely burn your used paper towels. We went during a no burn period, so we were out of luck and ran out of camp.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cool Springs Campground
      Jul. 17, 2024

      Cool Springs Campground

      Secret Place Near Lake Almanor

      Just try to get a last minute camp spot on Memorial Day weekend most places.  We were fortunate to discover Butt Lake near Lake Almanor.  Only one small burn area far from the campgrounds.  Friday was opening day for Cool Springs campground.  A PG&E operated facility, it was in great shape and ready for the season.  We did three nights, departing on Monday.  On Friday night we were one of only a few guests.  Saturday and Sunday were full, but the feeling was vary spacious.  The lake is a reservoir with no actual inlet.  Rather it is fed by a pipe from Lake Almanor with a hydroelectric plant just prior to the water entering Butt Lake.  Oddly for a PG&E lake there is not hydroelectric plant at the outlet dam.  Did some bike riding to check out the dam, Ponderosa Flat campground, Pioneer cemetery, and east shore of the lake.

    • Jill P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Gate RV Park
      Jun. 30, 2024

      Mountain Gate RV Park

      Super Clean & quiet

      We loved our stay. We felt safe and it’s probably one of the most cleanest campground and facilities I’ve ever been to. Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend.

    • danielle W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dusty Campground
      Jun. 25, 2024

      Dusty Campground

      best place i’ve ever been

      I’ve been coming here since i was a newborn every year and i am now 18 years old and it’s stayed my favorite place in the whole world. anyone who knows me knows this campsite is my entire personality and my biggest obsession. every day i wake up i am solely motivated by the mere thought of coming to this place for the single week out of the year. the lake is maybe 20 feet from the site which is perfect for boat access and the lake britton is my favorite i’ve ever been to. i’ve camped by tent and by trailer and both were so great. the summer heat makes swimming perfect but as night falls it cools beautifully enough to be able to bundle up by the fire. friends of mine have fantasized of one day being able to join me on my trip as it’s all i talk about. the only bugs are mosquitos which is inevitable while camping. campsite is super private and calm and is super spacious. BEST PLACE ON EARTH.

    • Kurt T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Almanor
      Jun. 24, 2024

      Almanor

      North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024

      North is open, South is closed for Summer 2024.

      It took some digging on this information as the USFS website is wrong.  

      I camp here on the South campground at least once every year.  For the 2024 season, they CLOSED it at the last second.  

      The North campground is OPEN, but you cannot reserve it.  First Come First Served (FCFS).

      Boat ramp is at the North campground, but if you just have a paddleboard or kayak, you can just walk to the water by just waking down the road and launch at the edge of the lake.  

      There is a General Store within walking distance and restaurant/bar right on the lake too.  I highly advise reservations for dinner on the deck.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 20, 2024

      31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

      Exactly what we needed

      About one mile south of the northwest entrance, so it’s convenient. Follow the instructions from other campers as they’re spot on. We camped to the right of the road, as we saw another camp site that was filled to the right. Tent campers will have no issues finding a spot. We didn’t venture too far down the road due to having a lower car, but we had plenty of options.

      Although you feel secluded, the highway isn’t too far, so you’ll have some road noise (nothing crazy). We did hear coyotes off in the distance, which is so cool and spooky at the same time. Bear activity was reported in the area before we arrived, so keep that in mind. Make sure to bring your buh spray!

      Will definitely stay here again if we visit the park again. Arrived June 19, left June 20.

    • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Volcanic Country Camping & RV
      Jun. 20, 2024

      Volcanic Country Camping & RV

      Close to Lassen NP - time capsule!

      This place is cool - the Mineral Lodge and Restaurant is where we checked in for campground. We needed a place to stay before heading into Lassen Volcanic NP. The Mineral Lodge and campground next door are family owned and have a community feel. No frill campground, does have hookups.

      $35 per night plus $2 pet fee

      Sites very close together. Bathroom old but works. Poor T Mobile service. No wifi.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dusty Campground
      Jun. 19, 2024

      Dusty Campground

      Among the worst I've been to

      Mosquitos. Vast clouds of them, attacking you through the fabric of your tent. In the early morning, when you step outside, you often see a haze, a fog, on the water. It's not fog, it's mosquitos by the millions.

      The campground is called Dusty Camp for a reason - it's built on a deposit of diatomaceous earth. This is the shells of tiny sea life from millions of years ago. It's incredibly abrasive and clings to clothes - better to discard them. The good news is that there are no ants here - the DE gets into the exoskeleton joints of the ants, immobilizing and starving them to death. It's actually sold in garden stores to control household crawling insects.  DE is not toxic but unbelievably abrasive. It's very lightweight and when dry gets into EVERYTHING - it even has a static charge. When dry it reeks of rotten fish.

      This is a good place to run from, which is ironic, as "the train on the bridge" scene to "Stand By Me" was filmed on a trestle just down the road. (The kids are trapped on a railroad bridge with an oncoming steam locomotive, and help each other flee for their lives



    Guide to Shingletown

    Tent camping near Shingletown, California, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Lassen National Forest and surrounding areas.

    Tent campers appreciate these amenities

    • The North Battle Creek Campground features drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets, making it a convenient choice for families and groups.
    • At McCumber Reservoir Campground, campers can enjoy the peaceful sounds of rushing water right from their site, along with access to trash disposal and toilets.
    • The Twin Bridges Campground offers a serene environment with native trout fishing opportunities and plenty of trails for ATV and horseback riding.

    Explore local attractions

    • Just a short drive away, Lassen Volcanic National Park showcases unique geothermal features and breathtaking hiking trails, perfect for day trips from your campsite.
    • The nearby Christie Hill Basecamp provides a quiet retreat just minutes from the southern entrance of Lassen, ideal for those looking to explore the park's natural wonders.
    • For a more adventurous outing, the scenic roads leading to Black Rock Campground offer stunning views and access to the Ishi Wilderness, perfect for hiking and wildlife spotting.

    Tent campers like these nearby activities

    • Fishing enthusiasts will find great spots near McCumber Reservoir Campground, where you can cast a line and enjoy the tranquility of the water.
    • Hiking trails abound in the area, with options ranging from easy walks to challenging treks, especially around Lassen Volcanic National Park.
    • Wildlife watching is a popular activity, with opportunities to see deer, quail, and various bird species while camping at North Battle Creek Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Shingletown, CA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shingletown, CA is Southwest Walk-in Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find tent camping near Shingletown, CA?

      TheDyrt.com has all 46 tent camping locations near Shingletown, CA, with real photos and reviews from campers.